2005 Xedos 9 vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1979 Subaru Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (125 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Xedos 9 | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
| Make | Xedos | Subaru |
| Model | 9 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
